PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka Reports 629 Dowry Deaths, Only 7 Convictions in 5 Years
Karnataka recorded 629 dowry deaths from January 2022 to July 2026, but only seven cases resulted in convictions, with 70 acquittals. Police filed chargesheets in 543 cases, and 463 remain pending in courts. No convictions occurred in the last three years, and experts highlight the poor conviction rate denies justice and devastates families. Proving such cases is difficult due to lack of witnesses.
Deccan Herald··Hubbali



